Change This To An "American Politics" Thread?

Telconi wrote:There should be not finger on either side, each is as wrong as the other. And saying "The bench should look like the community it serves" is stupid, looks don't make a damn but of difference. If you care about a person based upon how they LOOK then I have a news flash for you, you're a fucking racist.

Ah yes, the 'lets pretend racism has no legacy and ended in some nebulous time and it's all okay now.'

I'm not going to play the "I'm not racist YOUR racist" game because it's dumb.

There is a history of unrest, oppression, riots, abuses, and neglect that indicate that it absolutely matters to have the people in power come from the communities they preside over, and the effects of not doing that are still felt today.

Play your name game. I don't care. I've read a history book or two, kept up on current events...not going to really care if someone desperate to score some political points takes the easy way out.

Okay friendo, keep judging people based off melanin content. Because that's not racist at all...

"The Constitution is NOT an instrument for the government to restrain the people,it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government-- lest it come to dominate our lives and interests." ~ Patrick Henry

Cannot think of a name wrote:Ah yes, the 'lets pretend racism has no legacy and ended in some nebulous time and it's all okay now.'

I'm not going to play the "I'm not racist YOUR racist" game because it's dumb.

There is a history of unrest, oppression, riots, abuses, and neglect that indicate that it absolutely matters to have the people in power come from the communities they preside over, and the effects of not doing that are still felt today.

Play your name game. I don't care. I've read a history book or two, kept up on current events...not going to really care if someone desperate to score some political points takes the easy way out.

Okay friendo, keep judging people based off melanin content. Because that's not racist at all...

Telconi wrote:There should be not finger on either side, each is as wrong as the other. And saying "The bench should look like the community it serves" is stupid, looks don't make a damn but of difference. If you care about a person based upon how they LOOK then I have a news flash for you, you're a fucking racist.

Ah yes, the 'lets pretend racism has no legacy and ended in some nebulous time and it's all okay now.'

I'm not going to play the "I'm not racist YOUR racist" game because it's dumb.

There is a history of unrest, oppression, riots, abuses, and neglect that indicate that it absolutely matters to have the people in power come from the communities they preside over, and the effects of not doing that are still felt today.

Play your name game. I don't care. I've read a history book or two, kept up on current events...not going to really care if someone desperate to score some political points takes the easy way out.

But that’s exactly the game you’ve been playing with everyone. When you’re spending posts screeching about white people getting elected, and then you respond to someone clearly calling you out on the game, you’re playing the game. And you can choose to quit and go to bed any time you want. Vote for the people you want to vote for, who you think will change the community. Don’t screech if that person happens to be a skin color you don’t like.

Catholic, pro-life, and proud of it. I prefer my debates on religion, politics, and sports with some coffee and a little Aquinas and G.K. CHESTERTON here and there. Not that I need the coffee, but you know... :3

"I'm just a singer of simple songs, I'm not a real political man. I watch CNN, but I'm not sure I can tell you the difference in Iraq and Iran. But I know Jesus, and I talk to God, and I remember this from when I was young:faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us...and the greatest is love."-Alan Jackson

Cannot think of a name wrote:Ah yes, the 'lets pretend racism has no legacy and ended in some nebulous time and it's all okay now.'

I'm not going to play the "I'm not racist YOUR racist" game because it's dumb.

There is a history of unrest, oppression, riots, abuses, and neglect that indicate that it absolutely matters to have the people in power come from the communities they preside over, and the effects of not doing that are still felt today.

Play your name game. I don't care. I've read a history book or two, kept up on current events...not going to really care if someone desperate to score some political points takes the easy way out.

Okay friendo, keep judging people based off melanin content. Because that's not racist at all...

Washington Resistance Army wrote:It's only an issue if you're a racist.

That looking glass world where recognizing a racial issue is racist.

And then screeching and cursing people out about it.

Catholic, pro-life, and proud of it. I prefer my debates on religion, politics, and sports with some coffee and a little Aquinas and G.K. CHESTERTON here and there. Not that I need the coffee, but you know... :3

"I'm just a singer of simple songs, I'm not a real political man. I watch CNN, but I'm not sure I can tell you the difference in Iraq and Iran. But I know Jesus, and I talk to God, and I remember this from when I was young:faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us...and the greatest is love."-Alan Jackson

Kramanica wrote:So about 70% of his nominees should be white? Do we need to do an exact measurement based on population and hand out seats based on that? That's... stupid.

No one is saying that. What they are saying is when all you nominate is white men in a country that is rapidly diversifying its a major issue. What does that say to a child in say Atlanta or Birmingham?

Why do you think black kids are incapable of looking up to non-black leaders as inspirations? Should Carl Sagan not have been able to inspire Neil deGrasse Tyson? Or Isaac Newton for Sylvester James Gates?

Proctopeo wrote:Are the views of people who are supposed to represent you to some degree unimportant to you?

You know who best represents your views or at the very least best understands your experiences? Someone from your community.

So vote for them. It’s that simple.

Catholic, pro-life, and proud of it. I prefer my debates on religion, politics, and sports with some coffee and a little Aquinas and G.K. CHESTERTON here and there. Not that I need the coffee, but you know... :3

"I'm just a singer of simple songs, I'm not a real political man. I watch CNN, but I'm not sure I can tell you the difference in Iraq and Iran. But I know Jesus, and I talk to God, and I remember this from when I was young:faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us...and the greatest is love."-Alan Jackson

Telconi wrote:Okay friendo, keep judging people based off melanin content. Because that's not racist at all...

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If you’re out of replies and you’re wasting posts then you should probably go to bed. Obviously you’re tired of talking.

Catholic, pro-life, and proud of it. I prefer my debates on religion, politics, and sports with some coffee and a little Aquinas and G.K. CHESTERTON here and there. Not that I need the coffee, but you know... :3

"I'm just a singer of simple songs, I'm not a real political man. I watch CNN, but I'm not sure I can tell you the difference in Iraq and Iran. But I know Jesus, and I talk to God, and I remember this from when I was young:faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us...and the greatest is love."-Alan Jackson

San Lumen wrote:No one is saying that. What they are saying is when all you nominate is white men in a country that is rapidly diversifying its a major issue. What does that say to a child in say Atlanta or Birmingham?

Why do you think black kids are incapable of looking up to non-black leaders as inspirations? Should Carl Sagan not have been able to inspire Neil deGrasse Tyson? Or Isaac Newton for Sylvester James Gates?

I didn't say that. when you have judges being nominated who want to go back to the 1950s or earlier I dont think that gives young woman or non whites someone to look up to.

The personal attacks and shit posting in this thread are getting out of hand. I think I'm going to end it this iteration of the thread here. Let's all try to start the next thread on a clean slate and avoid the personal attacks, and blatant ignoring of other posters.

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